Posts by reudaly:
[Write the Story] A Countdown
Prompt: A Countdown
Words: plumber, witty, oyster, voluntary, asparagus, centralize, judge, puddle, pointer, ampersand
Story
“You know, you don’t have to give anyone your password. It’s nobody’s business what post but you.†Sid poked the oyster with his fork. “Are these supposed to be swimming in a puddle of goo?â€
“Since it’s oyster stew, um yes? And what’s wrong with asparagus with ampersands for the a’s?†Hilda dipped deep into her stew and after her scoop, used the spoon as a pointer. “Besides, it’s voluntary…â€
“When do you have to let them know?â€
“Well, the centralized databank has a timer on the application…â€
“What happens if you say no, Hilda? Will they judge against your application if you don’t say yes?â€
“I don’t know. But I aced the interview, and my skillset is spot on. The panel said I was witty. That’s a good thing. Besides, I have nothing to hide, Sid.â€
“It’s not about that…I just think it’s weird they want your password when you’re applying to be a plumber.â€
“Space plumber, Sid. Space plumber! And you know there has to be a time line, they’re launching soon. I have to do this. So password in 5…4…3…2..1…â€
“Blast off.â€
Word Count: 185
Written: 6/13/2019
[Pen/Pencil Review] The SoonerCon Coolness
EDIT: THE ARTIST IS CRAIG GRISWOLD! This is kind of a double review from some of the stuff I picked up at SoonerCon following a Day Job Conference. I could do the random collection of swag pens I picked up – or I could show you these two awesome pieces. Since it’s a pen blog […]
[Write the Story] Peri Potter and the Sorcerer’s Bowl
This is isn’t one of the exercises – this is a gift for a friend this SoonerCon weekend. Peri Potter and the Sorcerer’s Bowl By Rhonda Eudaly “Mingus! I know what I’m missing!” “Yes, Boss?” the henchman’s voice hesitant. As if the excitement in his employer’s tone frightened him. Petunia whirled on him with a […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Fisher Space Pen Space Shuttle Edition
Today’s pen is the is another Fisher Space Pen – this one I bought when we went to Houston and visited the Johnson Space Center (Yay! NASA!). It is chrome over brass with a gold space shuttle on it. Which made it a must have. This pen came with a PR4 Medium Point Black pressurized […]
[Write the Story] A Crime Scene
Prompt: A Crime Scene Words: phantom, desperate, scale, normality, ponytail, tremendous, stiletto, hound, wrinkle, smoke Story “I can’t believe this is what passes for our normality,†Ashley said as she picked her way through smoke and debris. “If you didn’t expect this, why’d you take the job?†Alton asked, kneeling to tag an errant stiletto. […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pentel EnerGel RTX White – 0.7mm – Purple and Green
This week’s pen review goes back to Pentel and another version of the Ener-Gel. This one is a 0.7mm retractable white barrel EnerGel. It was at the register, and I am a sucker for those. This one is just cute and happy. These were violet and light green – I had a theme that week. […]
[Write the Story] An Anthropologist at a Costume Party
Prompt: An Anthropologist at a Costume Party Words: fashionista, responsibility, cruelty, article, arrangement, frog, French fries, calf, addition Story “This is sheer cruelty, you know.†“You’re the one who picked the frog costume, you can’t be bothered by people commenting on your legs, Alex.†“Funny, Bev. Funny. I can’t believe I let you talk me […]
[Write the Story] The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember
Prompt: The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember Words: Mardi Gras, puzzle, scorpion, snout, ward, cooler, shake, tiger, exhausted, stumble Story “Where are we going?” Brook asked as she tried not to stumble on the uneven cobblestones. “It sounds a little like Mardi Gras.” “That’s a whole other ward.” Avery told her as they […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The Houston Adventure
This won’t be a “for real” review – mostly because we’ve been traveling since Thursday. Houston was awesome. If I met you at Comicpalooza – thanks you for coming by the table or the panel! I appreciate the opportunity to meet so many people there, and to run into some familiar faces. Because we had […]